Brian Cheng
NPI 1437634920 · Ophthalmology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Cheng is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1437634920).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437634920
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0106476 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 97 | 71 |
| Latanoprost | 65 | 27 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 58 | 41 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 37 | 24 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 30 | 19 |
| Bacitracin/Polymyxin B Sulfatebrand: Bacitracin-Polymyxin | 25 | 22 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$707 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1800 Orleans StBaltimore, MD 21287-0010Phone: (410) 502-2037
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-10-01
- Last updated
- 2026-05-13
- Certified
- 2026-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Cheng's NPI number?
- Brian Cheng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437634920, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Cheng's specialty?
- Brian Cheng is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Cheng located?
- Brian Cheng's practice location on file with NPPES is 240 E Huron St Ste 1-200, Chicago, IL 60611-2909.
- What is Brian Cheng's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Cheng is (312) 503-7975.
- Does Brian Cheng accept Medicare?
- Brian Cheng is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Cheng's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Cheng's NPI (1437634920) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.